v3 Arcade - Games Arcade & Challenge System [vB 3.0.3]

v3 Arcade [3.0.3]
Games Arcade for vB3
Game copyrights belong to their respective owners.
v3 Arcade - Copyright ?2004 John Warwick, All Rights Reserved.
__________________________________
Arcade Verson: 1.0
vB Version: vBulletin 3.0.3
Author: John Warwick
Email: John[at]eovieinteractive.com
Site: www.v3arcade.com
??????????????????????????????????

Updates
==========================
1.0.0 - Initial release

1.0.1 - Bug fix update
? This release addressed a couple of small bugs. Information on fixing
these issues can be found in the FAQ. (Included in this zip.)

1.0.2 - Bug fixes and new features
? This release makes all games on the Arcade main page appear in the
order which they were installed, regardless of whether or not it has
been played. (With the newest games at the top.)
? It includes a
page navigation system, allowing users to browse games by page. By default, 10 games appear per page.
? There is also a new search feature, for finding games by name/description. (Accessible through the "Search" menu in the navigation bar.)
? This release should be less CPU intensive than previous versions.

1.0.3 - Bug fixes
? Security fixes

History & Hack Information
- So, what is the v3 Arcade?
The v3 Arcade is exactly what the name implies - an online games arcade that offers seamless integration with your vBulletin forum.

The v3 Arcade is the first of the new generation of vBulletin additions. Back from its roots, the v3 Arcade is the vBulletin 3 edition of my original Arcade written in late 2002 (not to be confused with futureal's 'ProArcade', which was written during the Arcade's beta phase).

v3 Arcade Features Include:
? Integrated Flash gaming for vBulletin 3
? Advanced leader board system
? FULL Mozilla/Netscape Compatibility
? Moderation abilities for Mods/Super Mods/Admins
? PM & Email notification for events
? Advanced statistics for all users
? A higher level of security
? "Arcade Challenges", 1-on-1 contests between users
? Arcade awards system
? Automated and manual score pruning tools

This installation comes loaded with the following games:
? Tetris
? Snake
? Asteroids
? Chopper Challenge
? Space Invaders

If you have the source (.FLA) for a game that you want to use in the v3 Arcade, you can send the required files to john@v3arcade.com for conversion. (Providing permission has been given by the original author.) Within a reasonable delay, I'll post the converted game and installation script on vBulletin.org.


Testing
Tested on vBulletin 3.0.3, across multiple unhacked installations.


Thanks to...
? Kura: For helping out with vB3 difficulties!
? Erwin: Whose vB2 Flash Player inspired the original hacks
? Paul Neave: For providing the source for 4 of the standard v3 Arcade games


IMPORTANT NOTES
? If you do install this hack, please click on the INSTALL button. There are going to be some updates for this which you're really not going to want to miss!
? Each Arcade page has an Eovie Interactive and Flash Player link at the bottom. This is optional, but greatly appreciated.
? You may have noticed that this release of the v3 Arcade is not fully phrased. To phrase the arcade would require well over a hundred phrases to be added, making for a lengthy installation process! Futures version of the v3 Arcade will be phrased, with a more automated installation.
? And don't forget - BACKUP BEFORE YOU INSTALL!


Regarding the "ProArcade"
There has been a lot of debate on vb.org recently about the ownership of hack "concepts". My original Arcade hack (on which the v3 Arcade is based), was a progression of the my vBTetris Leaderboard hack - both of which came about before the ProArcade. I've spoken to Erwin regarding this, and he can confirm that this has always been an independent development; hence the v3 Arcade was authorised for release.

Fixes
If you're installing the Arcade from scratch, there are no fixes or updates to be applied. Simply follow the instructions in Installation.txt.
If you've already installed the Arcade, make the changes in Updates.txt.

[Click HERE to view a list of released games and modifications!]

Demos/Add-Ons/Beta Testing
www.v3arcade.com

Download the v3 Arcade (1.0.3) here:

[stonecold1203]

I have no idea where that is.. I didn't do anything twice, atleast i don't think so.

The first time i ran the install_arcade.php it did the templates, and then i got a 404. So i refreshed and tried to do it again. I couldn't get past the template additions.

[neocorteqz]

Mine is working fine, although it used to work for mozilla (Firebird .7) now it's not showing the Games, other than that. it worrks great after updating the files.

[Breaker]

Originally Posted by stonecold1203

I have no idea where that is.. I didn't do anything twice, atleast i don't think so.

The first time i ran the install_arcade.php it did the templates, and then i got a 404. So i refreshed and tried to do it again. I couldn't get past the template additions.

theres your problem, it got as far as creating that then died.


is there a script that reverses all the DB modifications i need to fix my arcade, reinstall seems essential

[stonecold1203]

Originally Posted by Breaker

theres your problem, it got as far as creating that then died.


is there a script that reverses all the DB modifications i need to fix my arcade, reinstall seems essential

Yeah, thats what i thought the problem was.

So i tried to undo the templates and all the changes, but i couldn't find them.

What does the first step do? Can i do undo it?

[Dream]

So, the steps to upgrade:

1) Upload all Gold files and upgrade vb.
2) Edit all files again following installation.txt instructions, and upload.
3) Add the arcade templates to styles.

Is that it? Sorry im a little lost. Theres an arcadeoptions column in the 'users' table, wont that affect the upgrade?

[macshrine]

i just upgraded to Gold, and my arcade works and looks just great!! thanks so much John!!

http://www.macshrine.com/forums/arcade.php

[MikeXP]

Thanks for the cool hack!! Ive installed it on my boards and it works great

http://www.globalboards.com/arcade.php?

[neocorteqz]

Originally Posted by Breaker

theres your problem, it got as far as creating that then died.


is there a script that reverses all the DB modifications i need to fix my arcade, reinstall seems essential

no but you can do a sql query.

should look something like this.
[sql]
DELETE FROM template WHERE title like LCASE('arcade%')
[/sql]

I may be wrong. As per the usual, back up your DB before doing any modifications.

[JagFan]

Originally Posted by Sugoi

Please could u tell me how to fix this :

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/jironet/public_html/forum/includes/functions.php on line 2890
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

when I open functions.php at line 2890 I see this :

foreach ($_FIELDNAMES AS $field => $bitvalue)

By the way I'm using GOLD version

I am having the exact same problem. Everything else was fine and now I am getting this error.

[yabba]

You used Dreamweaver to edit the functions.php . Don't do that.

Use Notepad or the normal texteditor o change the functions.php . Make the Changes again with this tools.

Dreamweaver damaged the functions.php

Greets yabba